Celebrity Parents Take the Sting Out of Shots with Buzzy Buzzy not only lessens the sting of shots, but also works on everyday scrapes, bumps and bruises By Staff Author Published on December 29, 2010 02:00 PM Share Tweet Pin Email While no parent enjoys it, needles are a fact of life for almost all children at some point — whether it’s to draw blood, an immunization or even for an IV. If you’re looking to lessen the pain — both emotional and physical — for everyone involved, consider Buzzy. The battery-powered pain relief system is designed to take the sting out of shots, but it also works on everyday scrapes, bumps and bruises. By combining a vibrating bee with a removable, reusable gel cold pack that slides in to form wings, Buzzy distracts the nervous system from acute pain, so that your tot’s attention (and nerve endings) are focused elsewhere. To get the desired effect, however, you’ll need to get your timing down. In the event of an immunization, begin numbing the area with the cold pack — which must be frozen — for at least 30 seconds prior to the shot. Then, as the shot is being administered, move Buzzy to a bony structure near the injection site, and switch it on. There are different procedures for different uses, including IVs, splinter removal, finger sticks and more, each of which are explained in detail on Buzzy4shots.com. Buzzy is particularly beneficial for children with severe needle phobia, or those who have illnesses that require frequent needle exposure. Want to try it out? You can purchase the Buzzy bee unit ($35), or a deluxe kit ($55) complete with bee-stractor cards, an insulated tote bag to keep the cold pack frozen and white ice wings for longer procedures. Related Articles The Best New Fashion Launches to Shop Right Now PEOPLE Picks the Best New Books of the Week California Cousins Who Played High School Baseball Together Are Shot in Parked Car, Killing 1 Pregnant Mississippi Mom Shot to Death During Night Out with Friends Mother of 8-Year-Old Fatally Shot Speaks Out as Suspects Are Charged: 'I Lost My Greatest Treasure' 'American Idol' 's New Season 20 Key Art Is Out of This World — Take a Look! Arrest Made After a 6-Month-Old Baby Boy Is Shot and Killed in Atlanta Family Seeks Justice After Photographer Hiking in L.A. Park Was Killed by Suspected Sniper in Random Shooting Alex Murdaugh Was Shot in the Back of the Head in Alleged 'Assisted Suicide' Plot, Records Confirm Alec Baldwin Shot Halyna Hutchins with a Real Bullet on the 'Rust' Set, Authorities Say Idris Elba Thought He Was Shot Making 'American Gangster', Says Ridley Scott: He 'Dropped to the Sidewalk' Andrew Brown Was Shot in Back of Head, Autopsy Shows, Which Family Says Proves He Posed No Threat Alex Murdaugh Told Police That Man Suspected of Shooting Him Was His Primary Oxycodone Supplier What We're Loving Right Now Casey Johnson Pal Takes a Shot at Tila Tequila Helena Snaps a Shot of Swingin' Nell Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies